This is a detailed T.A.R.D.I.S. lamp which uses the LED Lamp disk available from the Bambu Lab store.
This famed TARDIS from Doctor Who stands just over 17cm tall when built and (whilst it helps and may improve quality), can be printed almost as pictured without an AMS (with the exception of the sign on the door).
Prefer a multi-material verision?
An AMS friendly multi-material version is also available here
I have also included two versions of both the sign on the door, and the signs at the top, one version that is compatible with a standard 0.4mm nozzle, and one version which uses the finer detail capable with a 0.2mm nozzle allowing for a more accurate representation of the actual TARDIS. The simplfied 0.4mm top sign however can be printed multi-colour without an AMS, just print it face down, with the first layer black, and the rest white.
Update: I've uploaded an additional profile which includes the more detailed top signs which are designed for printing with a 0.2mm nozzle, but if printed upright, you can actually still print them with a 0.4mm nozzle. It is worth noting though that whilst this full detail top sign can be printed with a 0.4mm nozzle in this orientation, it will require an AMS. If you can only print with a 0.4mm nozzle and don't have an AMS (or other multi-material setup), please use my simplified top sign.
You can see in these pictures I'm holding the 0.4mm versions next to the 0.2mm versions which are fitted to the Tardis:
Three Top Sign Versions Comparison:
| 0.2mm Top Sign | 0.4mm Top Sign | Detailed 0.4mm Top Sign |
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Profile Location | Detail Parts for 0.2mm Nozzle | All Parts | Detailed Top Sign (0.4mm) |
STL Name | Top Sign.stl | 4.0 Top Sign.stl | Top Sign.stl |
Orientation | Face down (text against bed) | Face down (text against bed) | Upright (printed on long thin edge) |
AMS Required | Yes | No | Yes |
Nozzle Size Required | 0.2mm | 0.4mm | 0.2mm or 0.4mm |
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Two Door Sign Versions Comparison:
| 0.2mm Door Sign | 0.4mm Door Sign |
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Profile Location | Detail Parts for 0.2mm Nozzle | All Parts |
STL Name | Door Note.stl | 4.0 Door Note.stl |
Orientation | Face down (text against bed) | Face down (text against bed) |
AMS Required | Yes | Yes |
Nozzle Size Required | 0.2mm | 0.4mm |
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As I've designed this to be printable with or without an AMS, there are quite a few parts and I'll explain each of them below:
Once everything is printed follow the steps below.
Please note, much of this will just push-fit and clip into place, but some parts such as the door handles, keyhole, and possibly the windows, may require the tiniest dab of glue to nicely fix them in place.
Take the reflector screw, and screw it into the bottom of the reflector, then screw that whole unit into the base of the lid.
Take the top signs, push one end into the spacing on the lid, then run your finger along it and push the rest in place.
Then take the top light and push the thinner end down into the top of the lid, The thicker section should push a few mm down into the lip.
Finally click the light cap down onto the top of the top light.
Take the windows 1 at a time and insert them into the frames on the inside of the tardis. These may need a tiny dab of glue on the outer edge to keep them in place.
If glue is required, give it a chance to dry before continuing.
Then affix the two handles, the door sign, and key hole to the front of the TARDIS (these will very likely require the tiniest dab of glue)
Remove the support material from underneath the TARDIS Body. This may take a bit of work (try using a pair of pliers to help you), and ensure it's clean and free of any interface layers to make sure everything will fit.
Then take the LED lamp (any LED light which is 59.5 x 8.25mm should fit, but this was designed with the LED Lamp Kit-001 from the Bambu Labs store in mind) and slot it into the base, then screw the base cap on.
Line the lid up, slot it down onto the body, flick the switch on, and enjoy your new TARDIS lamp. Alons-y!
I'd advise using my profiles for printing this as I've ensured everything will print well, but here's some notes:
I've included three print profiles.
1 - One includes everything you need to print this with a 0.4mm nozzle, spread over 3 print plates:
2 - The other is for printing with a 0.2mm nozzle and includes just one plate which features the 0.2mm signs, the handles, and the key hole).
3 - I've uploaded an additional profile which includes the more detailed top signs which are designed for printing with a 0.2mm nozzle, but if printed upright, you can actually still print them with a 0.4mm nozzle. It is worth noting though that whilst this full detail top sign can be printed with a 0.4mm nozzle in this orientation, it will require an AMS. If you can only print with a 0.4mm nozzle and don't have an AMS (or other multi-material setup), please use my simplified top sign.
My TARDIS collection currently includes:
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